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Top 6 coffee cake recipes

If you love coffee sponge cake you’ve come to the right place. Try one of our Tried & Tested recipes for the best teatime treats.
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Espresso coffee cake

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The grown-up flavours in this delicious cake make it a stylish teatime treat.

Recipe: Espresso coffee cake

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Coffee walnut cake

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This classic recipe tops delicious coffee sponge with coffee-flavoured icing.

Recipe: Coffee walnut cake
 
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Cappucino walnut cake

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A light coffee sponge with white chocolate icing, this cake is truly indulgent. 

Recipe: Cappucino walnut cake
 
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Coffee and walnut cake

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Strong flavours in this coffee and walnut cake ensure it will be a hit with both coffee and nut lovers!

Recipe: Coffee and walnut cake
 
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Genoese coffee sponge

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A low-fat light sponge, this Genoese cake is perfect for any time of day.

Recipe: Coffee Genoese sponge
 
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White chocolate cappuccino cake

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This showstopping cake is a white chocolate sponge flavoured with coffee. It’s simple but makes a real talking point.

Recipe: White chocolate cappuccino cake
 
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